I think because there are so many stations - and so many really great operators, all parts of the world should do just fine. Cycle 24 may not be the hottest thing under the sun [cymbal crash!], but anything seems better than 2008 - 2009 as far as propagation is concerned.

I have actually had more fun doing this behind scenes work than I ever would have expected. Its been a total blast - DX-ing - plus a skill I haven't done since the 70's - sending and receiving Health and Welfare "traffic" via ham radio to and from team members and their families.

And recording stuff and writing the blog - and updating the Web Site. Very busy - but very happy busy!

How do they plan on getting the ATV onto the Island? It's not going to hold in a zodiac, at least not safely!

I thought that is why they were called ATV's in the first place?

T=Terrain (not like dropping it into 30ft of water where the boat is anchored. ATV's don't float, at least not right side up, they quickly flip over and either sink or float with the tires up in the air, the ones that float are the bigger ones with huge tires the smaller ATVs just sink.

Logged

“A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes.” (Mark Twain)

So, I think I worked them today on 17m CW, but my antenna isn't great and I am not 100% sure. This same thing happened when I worked VP8ORK -- I almost did not log it because I wasn't sure it really happened (much trying, heavy QRM, and the 'was that my call i just heard them confirm or am i dreaming it?' phenomenon).

I seem to have better luck getting ATNO's when the East and West Coasts aren't closer to the DXpedition than I am

It sure doesn't seem like they are very active or have the best antenna setup yet, that's for sure. I don't see them spotted at all right now, and when they were on earlier today I didn't hear a peep on any band. I realize that band conditions are not the best, but Clipperton should be a easy one from my location.

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